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Cheilanthes tomentosa
Also Known As
- Wooly Lip Fern
Plant type
fern
size
- H: 12"-18"
- W: 18"
planting zones
- 6a-8b
Cheilanthes tomentosa plant details
Cheilanthes tomentosa is an evergreen fern with blue and white foliage. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - bright shade and regular - low water. Does well in rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Cheilanthes tomentosa
- Plant type: fern
- Plant family: pteridaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and white
- Mature size: 18 IN wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
- Uses: container plant, rock garden, woodland garden, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Cheilanthes tomentosa
- USDA Zones: 6a - 8b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - bright shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer, verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: rocky and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Sebright Gardens
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Gardening facts about Cheilanthes tomentosa plant
How to Grow Cheilanthes tomentosa
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - bright shade
Water Needs
- regular - low
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- white
- blue
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Fern
Zones
Size
Height: 20"
Width: 20"
- mostly sun - bright shade
- occasional
aka Hairy Lip Fern
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Silver Cloak Fern
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
5a-8b
Size
Height: 4"-10"
Width: 4"-6"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
aka Cheilanthes sinuata, Notholaena sinuata, Silver Wave Fern, Wavy Cloak Fern
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in winter
aka Cleveland's lip fern
Plant Type
Fern
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - mostly sun
- drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
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